Episode 39: Balancing Being Yourself and Business

This episode is about kindness. Firstly to ourselves as facilitators and then to our businesses. How we navigate leaving the world of corporate to go it alone and be ok to create the life we want vs the imagined 'business' life of others.

Em Stroud is a comic coach, professional clown, facilitator and entrepreneur, who shares her journey through the world of business and creativity. She discusses her dual identity as a performer and business owner, the importance of practicing one's craft, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in entrepreneurship. Her insights provide a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlight the significance of following one's passion.

In this engaging conversation, Em Stroud and Kirsty discuss the necessity of clear communication and onboarding, the importance of setting boundaries, and the journey towards authenticity and self- acceptance. They explore how to create a fulfilling life that aligns with personal values and the role of therapy and coaching in personal development.

1. The Dual Identity of a Comic Coach
2. The Importance of Practicing Your Craft
3. The Journey of Entrepreneurship
4. Lessons from Business Failures
5. Navigating the Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
6. The Value of Delegation in Business
7. Building a Supportive Network
8. Hiring and Firing in Business
9. The Importance of Kindness in Business Relationships
10. Establishing Clear Communication and Onboarding
11. The Role of Boundaries in Personal and Professional Life
12. Embracing Authenticity and Identity
13. Creating a Life That Makes You Happy

I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.

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A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.

You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.

Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.

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